Just like last year, Italian cities top the list, with France close behind. There are plenty of reasons: Food, wine, and updated train stations that make getting from beautiful here to magnificent there easier and more pleasant than ever.

Setting the Record Strait Alaska and Russia could soon be closer than even Sarah Palin thinks. Plus, train station as romantic hot spot and delays to expand high speed tracks in Europe in this edition of Fast Track.

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All Aboard! Welcome to Europe on Track, the official blog of Rail Europe! Our European rail experts will share useful tips about European train travel. And you’ll also get an inside look at staff trips and read useful advice from our guest experts.